::: MOTOWN TALE: HUSTLE & HEART ::: 2013-14 Season Preview

[dare]

Julian Martin declares for the upcoming draft too.

Damn I think I did not get any right answer on the last contest.

[Lamrock]

Count me in for the next draft!

[Mark.]

I think I will hold off till 2014. I think I need to build my rep some more. Let the hype train roll on.

Augmon, man he just had to have a boil over when it really mattered. Maybe my recommendation doesn't stand anymore, although drafting him would allow for you to implement some pretty good story lines with another hot-head.

[Fresh8]

Julian Martin declares for the upcoming draft too.

Damn I think I did not get any right answer on the last contest.

Count me in for the next draft!

Just one spot left for the 2013 Draft. I will PM all of the prospects soon.

I think I will hold off till 2014. I think I need to build my rep some more. Let the hype train roll on.

Augmon, man he just had to have a boil over when it really mattered. Maybe my recommendation doesn't stand anymore, although drafting him would allow for you to implement some pretty good story lines with another hot-head.

Good idea re: 2014 Draft. I think it's in your own best interests. Get the points and better position yourself.

As for Augmon, imagine the fights between him and Royce White! I am seriously considering trading up draft to have a shot at Malcolm Cole though.

(or could even draft hometown hero Jay Connor)

[mrmoves20]

Count me in for the 2013 Draft!

[Fresh8]

Count me in for the 2013 Draft!

And you are the last one!

People can starting declaring their intention for the 2014 and 2015 drafts!

[Mark.]

Yeah I will declare for 2014. Chur.

Trading up may be a good option, may help you start your retool quicker. Jay Connor could be a cool story option.

[SuperHueyNewton]

Is it possible for me to back out of the draft at this point? I don't want to cause frustration, but a little part of me is saying "wait"

[Durant35]

I'm declaring for 2014 too. Chris Dixon's a beast!

[Fresh8]

Yeah I will declare for 2014. Chur.

Trading up may be a good option, may help you start your retool quicker. Jay Connor could be a cool story option.

Jay Connor could be drafted in the middle of the lottery where I should have my two picks.

Also means I have the options to trade up in the Draft.

Is it possible for me to back out of the draft at this point? I don't want to cause frustration, but a little part of me is saying "wait"

Are you sure? There is a non-refundable 1 point!

I'm declaring for 2014 too. Chris Dixon's a beast!

You are in 2014. Congratulations.

He is a beast. Best statistical big man in the nation.

[SuperHueyNewton]

Is it possible for me to back out of the draft at this point? I don't want to cause frustration, but a little part of me is saying "wait"

Are you sure? There is a non-refundable 1 point!

Yeah, for now I'll just go with that -0.5 for now and back out to wait for next year.

[Martti.]

He is a beast. Best statistical big man in the nation.

So was Michael Beasley.

[Fresh8]

Is it possible for me to back out of the draft at this point? I don't want to cause frustration, but a little part of me is saying "wait"

Are you sure? There is a non-refundable 1 point!

Yeah, for now I'll just go with that -0.5 for now and back out to wait for next year.

Well, you are still on 0.5. 1 point was already deducted!

He is a beast. Best statistical big man in the nation.

So was Michael Beasley.

Must err on the side of caution then.

[Fresh8]

MARCH MADNESS EDITION

Theus Sweeps Player of the Year Awards
3 April 2013
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JJ Theus has been awarded with both the Naismith College Player of the Year award as well as the John Wooden Award for 2013. Both awards are awarded to the top performing college player and Theus was a unanimous pick for it.

Entering the Final Four stage of the NCAA men’s tournament, Theus and his University of Connecticut team are looking like strong favourites to win the title. The number 1 seeded Huskies have lost just four (4) games all season and have rolled through their matchups to get to the Final Four.

Their junior forward, Theus, has been a source of inspiration this season after making an much anticipated return from an arm injury sustained last season. Theus has averaged 23.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG and shot .594 from the field.

Theus is widely expected to declare for the NBA draft when this season ends. He is unanimously being projected as the upcoming number 1 overall draft pick.

JJ Theus Guarantees NCAA Final Win As UConn Advances
6 April 2013
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The North Carolina Tar Heels stood zero chance as JJ Theus continued his hot form with a 25 point point performance. UConn beat UNC 67-51 and staked its place in the NCAA decider to be played in two days. The Tar Heels got a game high 33 points from freshman guard Jengo Star.

Theus praised Star after the game for his ‘heart’ and ‘determination’. He then went on to guarantee his team would win the NCAA Final. “There is no way we are losing this one,” he said, “I have a really good feeling about the game.”

Star told reporters that he would not be leaving school early and wanted to play another season with North Carolina. The heralded shooting guard averaged 13.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 3.6 APG this season.

Overtime Thriller Between Wildcats And Orange
6 April 2013
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Syracuse survived an overtime thriller against Kentucky in the battle of the number 1 seeds.

Malcolm Cole again dialled in from long range in this game and drilled seven makes out of nine attempts. Cole wound up with 27 points in the game. He was the main reason for the Wildcats making a comeback after being down by 12 points with 4 minutes left in the game.

The Orange were led by Dorrell Blackwell’s 15 points, Chris Dixon’s 12 points, 16 rebounds, 5 blocks and three others with 10 points apiece. They were lucky to see the game into overtime when Cole missed two shots in the last 20 seconds. Both were contested by Blackwell who used his length to bother Cole.

The teams went into overtime with the score locked at 61-61 and Syracuse went on to win the game 71-67. Blackwell was praised for his defensive work on Cole as he held Cole scoreless in overtime. “The aim was not to let him (Cole) get any shots off from behind the three point line,” Blackwell explained, “And I did just that.”

Orange Top Huskies To Win 2013 NCAA Title
8 April 2013
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Syracuse won their second ever national title against the heavily favoured University of Connecticut.

JJ Theus and UConn were booed throughout the match as crowd favourites Syracuse stayed close with them the whole game before taking the lead for the first time in the final minute. The Orange held on for the win by having a cool and collected Dorrell Blackwell sinking four free throws to make the final score line 83-76.

It was a fairytale win for senior Chris Dixon even if he was held to single figures in points scored for the first time this season. Dixon is now looking forward to the prospect of an NBA career after finishing his four year college career with a title. “I could not have planned it better,” he told the media throng waiting at his locker. Dixon led the nation in scoring with an average of 25.8 PPG and also averaged 10.4 RPG.

Dixon was held to 7 points (3-14 shooting), 13 rebounds by college player of the year JJ Theus. Theus was instrumental in helping his side lead for all of the game until the wear of the season caught up with him. Theus had a perfect first half by hitting all eight shots that he attempted and finishing with a dominant 23 points in the first half. He was held to 9 points for the rest of the way and although his final stat line of 32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks looks imposing; he will always remember that he didn’t win the national championship.

“I’m not coming back,” Theus said afterwards, “This was my last chance. The time to go to the NBA is now and I have no regrets. You win some and you lose some. If I look at it another way, I would not have been here if everything had gone to plan. If I did not get injured last year then I would already be in the NBA.

Blackwell averaged 18.4 PPG for Syracuse this year and was instrumental against UConn by scoring 26 points. Blackwell also noted that he would join Dixon in the NBA Draft, “I’ve done everything that I can do at the college level. I always just wanted to win a championship. Now it’s time to move on and give another kid a chance.”

[Mark.]

Man Theus seems like a beast, and while he had a quite second half, he still held Dixon to a low output, it is a team game after all so it looks like he did his part and the rest of the team let him down. Perhaps a trade up for Theus?

[Fresh8]

Man Theus seems like a beast, and while he had a quite second half, he still held Dixon to a low output, it is a team game after all so it looks like he did his part and the rest of the team let him down. Perhaps a trade up for Theus?

Dependent on where I will be picking, a trade for the number 1 pick could be possible.

[mpac]

Edited: pls count me in for 2014 if there is still an open slot

[Fresh8]

Edited: pls count me in for 2014 if there is still an open slot

Welcome to the 2014 draft pool

[Valor]

I'm in for '14 if there's still a slot, otherwise, pop me in '15

In other matters, you should trade up to #1 and pick the next LaRue Martin

[Like A Boss]

Ill also want to declare for '14

[Fresh8]

I'm in for '14 if there's still a slot, otherwise, pop me in '15

In other matters, you should trade up to #1 and pick the next LaRue Martin

Ill also want to declare for '14

Welcome!

2014 is filling up fast!

[SuperHueyNewton]

Where are you in the calendar right now? Have the playoffs not started yet? Just wondering.

[mpac]

Edited: pls count me in for 2014 if there is still an open slot

Welcome to the 2014 draft pool

Thanks! Keep us updated on the playoffs!

[Khanwarrior]

I'm declaring for the 2014 draft. Chris Dixon looks to be a future all-star for sure!

[hova-]

Solid 9th place, definitely smth you can build on. I declaring for 2014. I will move from Alba Berlin to Barcelona for the 2013/2014 season to get some Euro League experience.